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Educator Preparation Institute (EPI-XX)
AREA OF CONCENTRATION: This program is designed for
individuals interested in becoming certified teachers in the
state of Florida and prepares individuals for potential
employment as teachers within K‐12 schools. Program
candidates must already hold a bachelor’s degree, in any area,
from a regionally accredited college or university. All program
applicants must submit to, and pass, a Level‐2 background
check. The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) offers a state approved
pathway to teaching certification which aids
students seeking a five‐year professional teaching certificate.
The EPI is offered within a 6‐ or 8‐month timeline, as a mixture
of on‐line and face‐to‐face traditional classroom sessions. EPI
candidates typically meet one Saturday a month and are
required to complete two field experiences within K‐12 public
schools to prepare for careers in teaching.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
(This is a limited entry program. The items below are listed only as a general guide.
Prospective students should obtain a current application
packet for the complete listing of entry requirements.)
- Complete the online admission application at
http://www.gulfcoast.edu/epi and click “Submit.” Wait for
acknowledgement of receipt from the EPI recruiting officer.
- Receive notification of acceptance into the EPI‐APP
program. Attend new student orientation.
- Apply for general admission to the college. Call or visit the
college Admissions Office to obtain an Application for
Admission and to receive information on the college
admissions process. (850) 872‐3892 or 1‐800‐311‐3685,
Ext. 3892. Applications are also available online at
www.gulfcoast.edu.
- Provide an official transcript to the EPI that documents
completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited educational institution with an overall GPA of 2.5
or higher.
- Document a satisfactory Level 2 fingerprint/criminal
background check.
- Submit a passing score on all portions of the General
Knowledge Florida Teacher Certification Exam.
- Submit a “Statement of Status of Eligibility” from the
Florida Dept. of Education, showing the applicant is eligible to
teach in a K‐12 subject area. (EPI counselors can advise you
how to obtain this Statement of Status of Eligibility).
| COURSES |
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EPI0001, Classroom Management |
3 |
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EPI0002, Instructional Strategies |
3 |
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EPI0003, Teaching & Technology |
3 |
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EPI0004, The Teaching & Learning Process |
3 |
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EPI0010, Foundations of Research-Based Practices in Reading |
3 |
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EPI0020, The Teaching Profession |
2 |
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EPI0940, The Teaching Profession/Field Exp |
1 |
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EPI0030, Diversity in the Classroom |
2 |
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EPI0945, Diversity in the Classroom/Field Exp |
1 |
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| TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS |
21 |
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#Applies only to EPI certification program |
For additional information and program availability dates, visit http://www.gulfcoast.edu/epi.
TRANSFER CREDIT: Classes in the program are categorized as “institutional credit” and count only toward EPI certification.
Classes and credits are not transferable other than to approved EPI programs within the state of Florida.
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